Make Mega Blight produce acid as self defense

[Cingula01ta]

I got this idea since mentioned critter is VERY millipede shaped, so why not give it more milli traits? I've seen people complain that the fight is too easy, some say it's "uncooked"so this suggestion could be the flavour they're looking for

While stunned, it would produce oily acid (the one during acidic rains but more destructive) from some segments, signalised by the parts trembling and cracking slightly. The acid then would leak out of the cracks and seep onto the ground, making small pools. Said liquid would be so strong that it would leave small holes in the ground, which would cause the player trip. The cracks in the dreadstone would be the millipede's weakspots that we can attack to deal more damage, BUT at a risk - there would be a chance for the deadly acid to splash the player, blinding them.

(maybe there would be a dish/item to make us immune to it? maybe the leftover acid could be collectable/have use??)

(giving it more health wouldnt hurt nor making it so it could trample players, like for ex. werepig)

also ripple reminds me of pink dragon millis, flat back on the bottom

Edited September 17, 2025 by Cingula01ta

[Beetrice]

Flavorful!

[VaskalRascal]

This is interesting! I do think though that Ripple being called an "old companion of the Ancients" in the beta implies that they're more of a pet, intentionally "harmless" as bug's best friend, or something.

Edited September 19, 2025 by VaskalRascal

[Bumber64]

On 9/18/2025 at 11:22 PM, VaskalRascal said:

This is interesting! I do think though that Ripple being called an "old companion of the Ancients" in the beta implies that they're more of a pet, intentionally "harmless" as bug's best friend, or something.

Even if we ignore that this thing is now corrupted with shadows, you're implying that pet dogs are incapable of defending themselves.

I don't advise kicking a German Shepherd. This thing's even bigger and covered in spikes.

Edited September 20, 2025 by Bumber64

[VaskalRascal]

2 hours ago, Bumber64 said:

Even if we ignore that this thing is now corrupted with shadows, you're implying that pet dogs are incapable of defending themselves.

I don't advise kicking a German Shepherd. This thing's even bigger and covered in spikes.

Oops. Within context it goes to show this thing is intentionally harmless (code wise and out) as mentioned, I was just implying he could've been engineered all pillowed if the ancients created him. For all we know "companion" could mean house pest, or something. Although, maybe it excreting acid and being covered in spikes was the ancient's idea of a "good boy", lol.

Edited September 20, 2025 by VaskalRascal

[Cingula01ta]

On 9/19/2025 at 8:22 AM, VaskalRascal said:

This is interesting! I do think though that Ripple being called an "old companion of the Ancients" in the beta implies that they're more of a pet, intentionally "harmless" as bug's best friend, or something.

ahh i wrote this without knowing the lore!! 'scuse that part 😅

[VaskalRascal]

4 hours ago, Cingula01ta said:

ahh i wrote this without knowing the lore!! 'scuse that part 😅

Naaaw, still a really awesome suggestion, no matter the context. I'm just a lorehead. :]